Jigsaw Puzzle : Colonial Couple 1930S
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Colonial Couple 1930S
A colonial couple outside their house in Sri Lanka. Date: 1930s
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Media ID 14282228
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Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Discover the charm of yesteryears with our Colonial Couple 1930s jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This captivating puzzle, featuring an image from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to a colonial house in Sri Lanka. The 1930s setting comes alive as you piece together the intricate details of the colonial couple's serene outdoor scene. Relax and unwind as you immerse yourself in this nostalgic journey, creating a beautiful puzzle that's sure to be a conversation starter. Engage your mind, challenge your problem-solving skills, and create a cherished memory with our Colonial Couple 1930s jigsaw puzzle.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Colonial Couple in Sri Lanka, 1930s: A Snapshot of a Bygone Era This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the image of a colonial couple, elegantly dressed and posing outside their house in Sri Lanka during the 1930s. The husband, wearing a crisp white shirt, a bowtie, and trousers, exudes an air of authority and sophistication, while his wife, adorned in a stylish dress and hat, looks gracefully at the camera with a hint of pride. Their house, a grand colonial mansion with large windows, whitewashed walls, and a red-tiled roof, stands proudly in the background, symbolizing the British imperial presence in Sri Lanka during that era. The lush greenery and tropical foliage surrounding the house add to the idyllic setting, creating a sense of tranquility and serenity. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of British colonials who lived abroad during the colonial era. It portrays the couple's sense of belonging and comfort in their exotic surroundings, as well as their connection to the British Empire that brought them to this distant land. The image also underscores the cultural exchange that took place between the colonizers and the colonized, as evidenced by the couple's adoption of local fashions and customs. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the world was more interconnected than ever before, and travel across continents was a common occurrence for the privileged few. It invites us to reflect on the complex history of colonialism and its lasting impact on the world, as well as the human stories that lie beneath the historical narrative.
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